GRWM (Get Ready With Mel!)
Keeping it reel: Here's a peek into a day in the life in the OR. Get ready with Mel! #GRWM Struggling with chronic back or neck pain? Give William Capicotto…
Keeping it reel: Here's a peek into a day in the life in the OR. Get ready with Mel! #GRWM Struggling with chronic back or neck pain? Give William Capicotto…
Two cases for another Twosday! Working with Dr Pell on two types of surgeries. One is motion preservation and one is a spinal fusion for scoliosis deformity. Let's dive in.…
I love when another surgeon finishes earlier than expected because it means we can cut down on the time between cases by utilizing that second OR room. Our aim is never…
Riding the inertia wave. Instead of battle ropes, we're utilizing our resistance bands! Looks easy, right? But the longer you work it, the more you feel it. Struggling with chronic…
One of the keys to being a great spine surgeon is continual education. That means attending lectures and seminars to learn about the newest advancements in spine surgery procedures, equipment,…
Depending on the location, you can experience a range of herniated disc symptoms including: • Back, arm, or neck pain • Sciatica (pain that radiates along this nerve from lower…
This axial cross-section shows something interesting: a spine deformity. Paired with severe disc herniations and horrible radiculopathy, I decided to perform a two-level disc replacement to alleviate this patient's pain.…
Let's play a game: spot the difference! The first MRI was taken in June 2025. The second in November 2024. See the difference at the injured level? Struggling with chronic…
Where my book lovers at? Years ago, Drs. Simmons, Lorio, and I attempted to put together a series of spinal fusion cases in the 60s, 70s, and 80s before we…
Who said Mondays can't be fun? Proper scheduling allows me to maximize my time in the OR so I can perform multiple surgeries in the same day. • Right SI…